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Monday, April 23, 2012

weigh in monday - where oh where has the determination gone?

+.6.....I could use the excuse that I didn't get on the treadmill last night because my pelvis appears to not want to play nicely with the rest of my body and walking would not have helped. BUT if I'd lost what I should have during the week then yesterday shouldn't have made a difference.

What happened to determination? Not just mine either. No one in this house appears to be taking losing weight seriously anymore. No one is counting or watching the clock, making sure we don't eat past a certain time. When did simplynot gaining become praiseworthy? This is silly! We had goals! We were motivated and determined! Now there seems to be this slacker attitude that the minimum effort is good enough. TWO POUNDS used to be the goal for ONE WEEK.....now, oh well that it's taken a month to lose that with the yo-yo weigh ins.

This team needs a cranky coach to yell and put us in our lazy places. BENCHED! Though...technically that would defeat our particular purpose...

It seems to be a weird season right now....filled with milestones, full calendars and an abundance to be thoughtful about. Spring simply won't fully emerge here and I've yet to start even one seed. Our beautiful daughter is going to be sweet 16 one week from today - the party is delayed due to a crazy weekend calendar but still it needs planning. As I dropped off our son this morning, I realized that the end of my driving him to elementary school was in sight....middle school is ahead. Mr has been working like a mad man and putting in all sorts of crazy hours just trying to keep up. There is our shift from "Home for now" to "this IS our home" and lists are being made for the various modifications, repairs and improvements that we'd like to accomplish...eventually (thanks to pinterest we have some visual aids). First, we must decide what we can and want to accomplish this year. I'm sure it will take years to get through the list but taking it out in manageable chunks each year will help. We are purging the house like crazy...already about 4 storage tubs are filled. SO proud of the kids for parting with things instead of hoarding their possessions. It's the Dude's year for a bedroom remodel, WonderTeen had her's for her 10th birthday and now it's his turn. I love the idea of a more grown up room at those pivotal growing seasons - creating an environment with them that reflects who they are and can grow with them. Softball season is starting for Mr, and there is golf league too. A garden project at church. Holidays and birthdays for important people coming up....

I'm sure there is more.....for goodness sake no wonder I can't concentrate on anything. My brain doesn't know how to juggle! Time for some serious lists and organizing. Some delegating too.

Determination - I need you and your buddies energy and motivation to move in and kick some rears into gear!